Michael Morpurgo — Miss Wirtles Revenge
Kingswood , Kaye and Ward, 1981. First edition. Hardback. A brilliant signed first edition of this uncommon poem from children's novelist Michael Morpurgo. Signed by the author and illustrator to the title page. The first edition, first impression. An entertaining poem about Melinda and her frightening, malevolent school mistress Miss Wirtle. An uncommonly found work written by English author Michael Morpurgo, best known for his children's novels 'War Horse' and 'Kensuke's Kingdom&apos. Illustrated by Graham Clarke. With a promotional leaflet concerning his 1983 Marly Roof Tile Co. Calendar and a charming Christmas card illustrated by Clarke loosely inserted. In the original pictorial boards. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: Graham Clarke. Fine .
